What is light? According to online dictionary Encarta: energy producing brightness: the energy producing a sensation of brightness that makes seeing possible quality of light: a particular kind or quality of brightness artificial source of light: an artificial source of illumination, e.g. an electric lamp or a candle In spiritual terms, light is of the…

Tu B’Shevat, the 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar — celebrated this year on Thursday, February 8, 2012 — is the day that marks the beginning of a “New Year for Trees.” Some people refer to it as “Jewish Arbor Day”. Trees are valued in the Jewish tradition.  To honor a milestone or memorialize…

The roof that is suspended over our heads, the walls that   surround us and the floor that supports us, provide a   sense of security. None of that compares to the serenity of   knowing that the Master Builder has helped us   to create the home within us that we carry along on…

What do you imagine is promised by God?  One of my favorite responses to that question is a beautiful blending of the lyrics of heritage artist Woody Guthrie and the music of contemporary singer songwriter Ellis Paul.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL8ExXN4Ec4     God’s Promise I didn’t promise you skies painted blue Not all colored flowers all…

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